Definition
consolable
adjective
- capable of being comforted or soothed when sad, distressed, or grieving
Examples
- The child was upset but consolable after her mother offered her a hug.
- He was not consolable after hearing the bad news.
- She found the grieving widow to be consolable with kind words and support.
- The toddler became consolable once given his favorite toy.
- Even the most consolable person would struggle with such a loss.
- They hoped the patient would be consolable during the difficult recovery period.